Renew or Make Changes to a Medication Aide Permit

• Renewal Process Map (PDF)
• Requirements: Medication Aides (MAs) are required to renew their permit every year. The applicant must submit a renewal application, pay the $15 renewal fee and complete seven hours of continuing education.
  • Continuing education: Complete seven hours of continuing education in the previous year permit period.
    • All continuing education programs must be approved by HHSC. For a list of in-person and online programs, Download the Training Programs List (PDF).
    • Once the MA completes the required continuing education, the school will update completion in TULIP. An applicant must complete continuing education prior to submitting a renewal application.
  • Submit application through TULIP: Log in to TULIP to create an applicant registration, complete an MA Renewal application and pay the $15 renewal fee.
    • Military service members, veterans or military spouses who want to have the application fee and corresponding license fee waived, see the Fee Waiver for Military Service Personnel, Veterans and Military Spouse section of this page to learn more. The TULIP application cannot be submitted until the fee waiver is approved and the fees are marked as waived.
    • Credentialing staff review the application. If they find deficiencies, they will place the application in Response Required status so the applicant can make corrections.
  • Permit issued: Once the renewal application is complete and the permit fee has been received, HHSC staff renew the MA permit, and the applicant will receive an auto reply from TULIP.
    • The MA will print their new permit from TULIP.

Late Renewal

• MAs may renew their permit up to 365 days late by following the renewal route.
• Late renewal fees:
  • $22.50 for 1-90 days late.
  • $30 for 91-365 days late.

• Military Renewal Waiver Route Process Map (PDF)
• Requirements: This application applies to military service member, military veteran or military spouse applicants who are permitted and hold an active or inactive MA permit in Texas. They must complete seven hours of continuing education. These applications are prioritized.
• Continuing education: Complete seven hours of continuing education in the previous year permit period.
  • All continuing education programs must be approved by HHSC. For a list of in-person and online programs Download the Training Programs List (PDF).
  • Once the MA completes the required continuing education, the school will update completion in TULIP. An applicant must complete continuing education prior to submitting a renewal application.
• Submit application through TULIP: Log in to TULIP to create an applicant registration and complete a Military Renewal Waiver application.
  • HHSC staff will review the application. If they find deficiencies, they will place the application in Response Required status so the applicant can make corrections.
• Permit issued: HHSC will renew the MA permit, and the applicant will receive an auto reply from TULIP.
  • The MA will print their new permit from TULIP.

• Name Change Process Map (PDF)
• Requirements: An active MA that needs to change their name. 
• Submit application through TULIP: Log in to TULIP to create an applicant registration, select MA as license type and complete a Name Change application.
  • Documents tab: Upload a valid government-issued ID and supporting documentation for name change such as a marriage license or divorce decree.
  • HHSC staff will review the application. If they find deficiencies, they will place the application in Response Required status so the applicant can make corrections.
• Name change updated and new permit issued: HHSC will update name and the applicant will receive an auto reply from TULIP.
  • The MA will print their new permit from TULIP.

• MAs must update a change of home address or email address within 30 days of change.
  • Log in to TULIP.
  • Select Personal Information tab.
  • Update to current home address and/or email and save.

 HHSC waives application fees if applicant submits the following to Medication_Aide_Program@hhs.texas.gov:

• A written request for a waiver.
• Documentation of military status of service member:
  • A copy of a current military service order issued to the applicant by the armed forces of the U.S., Texas or another state.
  • Documentation of the type and dates of the service, training and education the applicant received, and an explanation as to why the applicant’s military service, training or education substantially meets all the requirements for licensure under this chapter.
• Documentation of status as a military veteran:
  • A copy of a military service discharge order issued to the applicant by the armed forces of the U.S., Texas or another state.
• Documentation of status as a military spouse:
  • A copy of a marriage certificate issued to the applicant by a U.S. state or foreign government.
  • A copy of a current military service order issued to the applicant’s spouse by the armed forces of the U.S., Texas or another state.
• If HHSC requests additional documentation, the applicant must submit the requested documentation.
• HHSC approves a request for a waiver of fees submitted in accordance with this subsection if HHSC determines that the applicant is a military service member, military veteran or a military spouse and that the applicant’s military service, training or education substantially meets all the requirements for licensure for a military service member. Staff will mark application fees waived in TULIP. The TULIP application cannot be submitted until the fee waiver is approved and the fees are marked as waived.